William H Harris

[groom]

Bit more here with her address when she died

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/L-60256-1661613

[groom]

There doesn't seem to have been any Brunhilda Lucia Harris or Figg born in 1927 or infact anyone with the name Brunhilde/Brunhilda as far as I can see. The name sounds German or Dutch, I wonder if she was a refugee from the war?

[springer5]

yes thats the same address as the one in Wiliams, will, I wonder why Figg is her surname that is the same person I found earlier. William had her as his wife and as Harris

Why is it in the Gazette?

Thanks all so much

[groom]

She may have remarried after William's death, but I can't find a marriage.

Why is it in the Gazette?

I think that deaths are "advertised" there in case anyone has a claim on the estate. I know when my mother died the solicitor mentioned it, but as we knew there was no one else who had any claim we didn't bother. I think the only way you will find out is, as Carole said, to download the will and hope that explains the change of name.

As we can't find a Figg/Harris marriage I wonder if they were never legally married but he just refered to her as his wife? Then after he died she reverted back to her legal name?

[CaroleW]

As in my earlier reply - is she a beneficiary?  How is she referred to - other than his executor?

Any bequests to children etc etc?

[springer5]

Thanks Groom and Carole for your replys.

Brunhilde is named as Williams wife as the sole beneficiary and executor of the will , no children are mentioned.

[CaroleW]

So you have your answer.  They may have married outside England

A copy of her will may name family members - or not??

[springer5]

Thanks Carole.

I have tried looking on BDM for a death cert, is 2012 too recent as it won't let me find one.

Thanks!

This genealogy is so addictive, not knowing what you will find!!

[groom]

I have tried looking on BDM for a death cert, is 2012 too recent as it won't let me find one.

Yes, too recent. It's lucky that she left a will, so at least you know when she died.

I wonder whether he met her when he was in the army during or after WW2 and they married in her own country and then returned here? I think I'd definitely get her will.